varnished
Given glossy finish
Varnished describes something coated with varnish—a clear, hard finish that protects and adds sheen to wood or other surfaces: varnished floors, a varnished table.
Figuratively, varnished suggests something given a deceptively attractive surface, glossed over to hide flaws: a varnished account of events, varnished truths.
Coated with hard gloss
- shellackedCrushed in competition
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- enameledCoated with vitreous finish
- finishedBrought to an end
stained · glazed · laminated · polyurethane · primed · undercoated · layered
Marred by discoloration
- lacqueredCoated with hard gloss
- oiledTreated with lubricant
- waxedCoated for shine
- furnitureMovable room objects
cabinetry · millwork · trim · molding · paneling · hardwood · antique · restoration
Reflecting light smoothly
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- reflectiveCasting back light
- sleekSmooth and elegant
glassy · mirrorlike · radiant · bright · glistening · satiny · smooth · slick
Touched in passing
- sprayedEmitted in fine drops
- dippedBriefly immersed
- hand-rubbedSmoothed manually with friction
- sandedSmoothed with grit
buffed · smooth · textured · distressed · crackled · antiqued · tinted · toned
Soft reflected light
- shineEmit or reflect light
- glowSteady, soft light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
shimmer · gloss · patina · burnish · high-gloss · semi-gloss · matte · eggshell
Closed to prevent entry
- waterproofedMade resistant to moisture
- weatherproofedMade resistant to elements
- preservedKept from deterioration
- hardenedMade tough or unfeeling
resistant · durable · stabilized · moisture-resistant · scratch-resistant · reinforced · guarded · conserved
lacquered
Coated with hard gloss
- shellackedCrushed in competition
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- enameledCoated with vitreous finish
finished · stained · glazed · laminated · polyurethane · primed · undercoated · layered
stained
Marred by discoloration
furniture · cabinetry · millwork · trim · molding · paneling · hardwood · antique · restoration · refinished
shiny
Reflecting light smoothly
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- reflectiveCasting back light
sleek · glassy · mirrorlike · radiant · bright · glistening · satiny · smooth · slick · brilliant
brushed
Touched in passing
- sprayedEmitted in fine drops
- dippedBriefly immersed
- hand-rubbedSmoothed manually with friction
sanded · buffed · smooth · textured · distressed · crackled · antiqued · tinted · toned · natural
luster
Soft reflected light
radiance · shimmer · gloss · patina · burnish · high-gloss · semi-gloss · matte · eggshell
sealed
Closed to prevent entry
- waterproofedMade resistant to moisture
- weatherproofedMade resistant to elements
- preservedKept from deterioration
hardened · resistant · durable · stabilized · moisture-resistant · scratch-resistant · reinforced · guarded · conserved
- finishespainted, polished, paint, matte silver, enamel
- sheenluster, shine, gloss, sheen, gleam
- polishedbuffed, burnished, glossy, gleaming, lustrous
- surface finishesmatte, satin, gloss, paint, finish coat
- wood statesdried, dry, wet, green, raw
- dressed updressed up, dolled up, decked out, spruced up, gussied up
varnishedunvarnished
Without embellishment or coating
bare · raw · untreated · uncoated · unfinished
- nail varnishFingernail coating liquid
- nail varnishesColored liquid for fingertips
- varnish removerSolvent for dried coatings
- varnish techniquesApproaches to applying protective coats
varnish, unvarnished, varnishing, varnishes, revarnished, revarnish, varnishers, revarnishing